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USA gymnastics stars compete in Hartford this weekend
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - It’s set to be a historic weekend in Hartford. Some of the biggest names in USA gymnastics will be competing at the XL Center. Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Suni Lee will be facing off head-to-head for the first time. “It’s just exciting and just...
UConn women’s basketball boasts ESPN’s No. 2 recruiting class as the Sarah Strong signing becomes official
STORRS, Conn. — It does not appear retirement is on the mind of UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma, as the Hall of Famer is bringing the No. 2 overall recruiting class to Storrs this fall, according to ESPN. With the addition of Sarah Strong to incoming freshmen Allie Ziebell and Morgan Cheli, Auriemma announced the completion of the prized 2024 class on Tuesday.
Waterford’s Marelli: From unknown at ECSU to Little East Player of the Year
Emma Marelli figured her competitive softball days were over after graduating from Waterford High School. She didn’t receive any interest from college softball programs. But, after arriving at Eastern Connecticut State University two years ago, Marelli changed her mind about playing and showed up for a tryout without previously contacting Eastern coach Diana Pepin.
Softball Recap: Glastonbury snaps six-game streak of wins at home
Glastonbury fell victim to Ellington and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ellington Knights. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Glastonbury's shutout was a dramatic turnaround. Gabby Lambert spent all seven...
Rising gymnasts compete in Hartford as eyes are on women's sports
The world’s eyes are on women’s sports and Connecticut is no different. Hartford is hosting the Core Hydration Classic at the XL Center, where Olympic all-around gold medalists Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Suni Lee will all compete on Saturday. A younger group of rising gymnasts competed on...
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